Mazi (pronounced ma-ZI, not MA-zi) is a newly opened gem in South End and after the amazing visit I had today, it deserves more love and attention than it received tonight. It's tucked away in a business park near Lincoln's Haberdashery but signage is good. There is parking in the lot of the u-shaped building, but may be all taken at busier hours if the day. Street parking is available on E. Bland. They have a huge bar and amazing bartenders. I enjoyed my drink. Pretty and tasty. There's lots of seating inside, at the bar, booth and tables. The menu has really good variety I enjoyed pretty much everything I tried. So fresh and so good. My fav were the dips. If you order the whipped feta or hummus you get an order of the amazing grilled bread. When I say it was good, I mean it. Plating was beautiful on every dish. I appreciate the effort that went into not only making the food taste good, but also making it look good. Our server was great - really patient and helpful. He gave great descriptions and recommendations of the menu. The chef came out to greet us, everyone really went out of their way to make it a great visit. What I appreciated most is that the prices are reasonable - Something that is becoming harder to find these days, but that allows you to really enjoy the meal and try various items. That's what I plan to come back and do. I hope they get more media attention because this place is really is amazing. read more

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In my experience, it's not often that you try a new restaurant on Tuesday, then go on to crave it each day that follows. Yet, Mazi will easily have you doing just that. Beautiful interior that visibly transports you to a tropical locale. Friendly, attentive, & knowledgeable service that starts at the front door and continues at all touch points throughout your visit. One of the BEST bartenders that I've had the pleasure of meeting & sampling libations from. A menu that will have the phrase "I'll have one of each" repeatedly flashing in your mind, lol. Thankfully, I was out with an excellent foodie friend--which means we came quite close to having one of each. We enjoyed a delightful lineup of scallops--not what I expected, but exponentially better!--lion's mane schwarma, hummus, shrimp, tuna kofta, lamb shank, and the IG-famous baklava sundae. With each dish seemingly more visually impressive, delightful to all the senses, & DELICIOUS--the layers of FLAVOR that Chef Whitney & her squad can fit into a dish never ceases to amaze me--it was hard to declare a clear favorite. All I can say is the shrimp, lamb shank, & baklava are must-haves for me. All of this plus a complimentary shot at the end of the night of a craft concoction featuring house-made orangecello?!!! I am already beyond ready for my next visit! Pro Tip: 1 round of bread will never be enough for your hummus--get extra for dipping...into everything. Cheers! read more

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Wonderful Mediterranean small plates that are unique and tasty. Everything we had was great and the service (Eeba?) was top notch. Cute patio area as well. Muhammara with grilled bread Scallop crudo Lions mane shawarma Tuna kofta Cast iron prawns read more

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Two weeks in business, and we're already fans of this place! To those who say "customer service is dead" need visit Mazi. Celebrating our anniversary, we received a card signed by 20+ staff members, and not less than eight people came by to wish us well. Our server was on point, and all who came to support the meal were friendly, engaging, and had our best experience in mind. The fired bread (similar to naan) is a great deal (though a touch too much olive oil), and we highly recommend pairing it with the whipped feta and olives. The scallops were our #1 or #2, and the chill matched well with the flavors brought forth through the drizzle and other elements. Kudos to the carrot salad, as well. The next three options were good, though not in the killer category. The M'Battan was new for both of us and, though it was beef stuffed potato, seemed to be miss the flavor or texture of either. The Lion's Mane Mushroom Sharma seems to be their special offering, and it comes as two tacos on a flat of collard green. My wife said, "I'm so glad I took the first bite, so I could truly enjoy the second... but I'm not sure I want a third." Lastly, neither of us will rave about the prawns as they lacked flavor, which was unexpected given it appeared they'd been cooked in spices. We'll be back, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the menu progresses. The bones of the restaurant seem to be well in place, and we wish them great success and making people happy through great meals and experiences! read more

Mazi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had a really nice chill brunch here. It's a beautiful restaurant esthetically . Great decor. Nice bar area. Also a little patio seating in the working lot area. It's a super small parking lot but they offer validated free 2 hour parking in the lot behind them. We decided to sit outside but it was sunny and no shade! We had the option to go in though if it got hot as it wasn't really busy. We started with drinks ! Brunch cocktails! They have a pretty extensive list and wine and beer. I had the bitter behavior, nice but a little weaker than I anticipated. My friends had the violet hour, pretty lavender drink. Also the breakfast bramble, an interesting drink with a mix of interesting ingredients including Greek yogurt. Was different! Food wise we had avocado toast, which was so pretty and also full of other toppings ! Greens, tomatoes, onions and radish. Nice and fresh. I had the Turkish eggs with labneh, poached eggs and chili crunch and served with whole grain toast. This was nice and light and the chili crunch gave it a nice kick. The baklava soufflé pancakes are for the sweet eaters. Plenty going on on that plate. It looked amazing . I didn't try as I'm not a baklava lover but heard it was good and sweet with all the flavors. A filling plate for sure. Good for sharing. Our sever was super nice although I found the service a tad bit slow for a Sunday brunch when the place isn't that busy. But it was a great place and a nice experience. Nice bathrooms too! For your Mediterranean food lovers. read more

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I'm a little torn in how I felt about our meal here as I felt that some things worked better than others. I'll start by saying the service was SUPER friendly. Their recommendations weren't the most helpful, unfortunately. For example, they suggested we get the octopus which we were super interested in only to find out when we ordered it it was out (seeing as we were one of two tables there that night this couldn't have been because it ran out by the time we ordered it). A second example is offering to concoct an interesting cocktail they thought we may like that would be outside of the happy hour menu. When the happy hour menu turns every cocktail (including the ones that are as expensive as $18) into an $8 cocktail, this isn't so appealing. The mezze platter was ...fine. It only comes with two pieces of bread so inevitably you have to order more for $6 which is fine. I really didn't enjoy the honey on top of this as I found it to be difficult to eat (each bite makes your hands sticky). The dips themselves were pretty good and this was probably our favorite of the night. Falafel arancini were forgettable, as was the little gem salad. The shrimp dish could have been a bit more flavorful as I felt like the sauce was a little thin and meh, but the shrimp themselves were so so plump and the shrimp toast was actually quite delightful. We ordered a second dish of this but when they brought this out we were told they were out of shrimp toast- I feel that if this were the case either they should've stopped serving this dish or not charged full price as the shrimp toast is half the dish. We opted for the $65 steak at the recommendation of the waiter and it was a pretty solid piece of steak- I enjoyed the seasoning and the slight char. However, I don't feel that it warrants a $65 price tag- one could easily get this steak elsewhere for a max of $50. Finally, the baklava was interesting and had a marshmellow-ey whipped topping with some crunch at the bottom but if I hadn't been told this was meant to be inspired by baklava I don't know that I would have gotten this. The cocktail menu has a bunch of interesting things and again they were $8 each when we went, which was definitely an attractive aspect of the meal. I think this place has a lot of potential and could be a solid option but may still have some growing pains in terms of the flow of the menu and the way in which it presents its identity. read more

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Mazi is amazing! The executive chef and owner is Chef Whitney Thomas who was one of the final four finalists of Season 23 of Hell's Kitchen. Located in South End. Their is complimentary parking in the parking lot behind the restaurant where you scan the QR code at the hostess station and just enter your license plate number. The staff is super helpful. They tell you what dishes to pair with what and what order to eat them in so you can truly savor all the flavors. This is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers shared plates, curated cocktails, and desserts. The ambience is upscale and moody. Highly recommend if you are looking for some place new to try and want to explore bold rich flavors. read more

Mazi - Cast-Iron Prawns & Chicken Circassian Toast - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My wife had been wanting to come here since it opened and we're so glad we did! We got the mezze plate, which came with several different tasty spreads and a grilled bread that was amazing. We also got the scallops, the braised beans, and the m'battan. The braised beans were a highlight - very hearty and garlicky. And the baklava sundae was awesome! Loved the toasted marshmallow on the outside and the honey yogurt gelato on the inside. read more

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Really cute new restaurant with delicious food all around. The highlight was definitely the grilled bread. The service was a bit slow and a couple of our orders were forgotten, the staff apologized and did acknowledge having a large party they were attending to. I would go back read more

Mazi - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This restaurant is amazing! We came last week for a special dinner tasting menu. It was one of our favorite experiences so far. Each entree/dish was extremely inventive. The flavors Chef Whitney used all compliment each other so well. It was nice to experience such unique cuisine in Charlotte. The ambience and vibe is fresh and the entire staff was super friendly. We then decided to come back later in the week to try their brunch menu. We were not disappointed! We tried the Turkish eggs, lamb hash, baklava souflee pancakes and grits. We ended up taking some home, but we had to try each of these unique dishes. Everything was creative & inventive yet again. We hope this restaurant survives due to its location. Highly recommend- you won't be disappointed unless you just prefer bland food :) read more

Mazi - Baklava Souflee Pancakes - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Went for restaurant week so they had a set menu. Everything we had was delicious. Cocktails were not too sweet and well balanced and the service was great. Although the pork chop with grits was slightly overcooked it was still good and that's saying something. Highly recommended. read more

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Went for the first time for brunch. Outstanding service, very cute inside, delicious food (Shakshuka grits outstanding) & awesome Bloody Mary. Can't wait to go back for lunch and dinner to try out the other menus! read more

Mazi - Shakshuka Grits- Brunch - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came here for a birthday dinner last night and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The menu strikes a great balance between well-executed Levantine classics & more modernized dishes that blend things from different Mediterranean cuisines. The muhammara and the tahini mousse were insanely good. The manager Ashleigh and the rest of the team went above and beyond to make the birthday feel like a special occasion. They even had a little handwritten "happy birthday" note at the table for us when we arrived, since I mentioned that in the reservation. The vibes are intimate and upscale but not pretentious at all. Impeccable service and food at a very reasonable price! read more

Let me start by saying the service was great. We sat at the bar and Davis took good care of us. The food and portion sizes however, were not great. Fattoush Salad - calling this a Fattoush is like calling Welch's grape juice a Bordeaux. Half a head of lettuce with some tomatoes from Harris teeter and dressing that tasted like Kraft French dressing. What about this is a fattoush, the pita chips? It tasted like a salad you'd get on the side at Dennys. Octopus - great flavor, but miniscule portion of octopus. Like 3 decent sized bites Lamb Kofta - flavors were fine but way overcooked. We thought maybe it was because of Queens Feast and we should've ordered that.. until we saw the woman next to us with her 4 peach slices appetizer and 3-bite piece of flounder... unless her dessert came with a $20 bill on the plate, charging $50 for that is highway robbery. We wanted to love this place! But it's just really not great. We ended our night at ever andalo ordering a pasta and wine for "dessert," and you should too. read more

Wait staff was great, we let them pick the dishes and everything was fantastic. We sat outside enjoy the people watching, wine , and great dishes read more

Great food, service and the vibes are great here! Recommend trying all the food. I tried the whipped feta and it was great!

Incredible brunch experience-- the freekeh porridge, Turkish eggs, and grits were all delicious. Really good Bloody Mary. Excellent and friendly service. We will definitely be back! read more

Great place for lunch and dinner. Amazing vegetarian options and hidden gem in south end.

Amazing experience. Food was delicious and service was great. Loved the whipped feta with warm bread and the had the m'batten was the perfect blend of light and crispy potato with tender beef. We also enjoyed the falafel -cini and prawns. Wish we had saved room for dessert because they looked so yummy read more

Excellent food with a great vibe! Bartender was the best! Looking forward to going back!

We had a 7:30 dinner reservation last Friday. We weren't seated until after 8:30, they were apologetic and comped a round of drinks. Unfortunately, that's just where the terrible service began. Drinks and apps took far too long, and we had to remind the staff multiple times what was ordered. When we tried to order espresso martinis for the table, a waiter told us "they dont recommend that cocktail until after dinner, I'm assuming in an attempt to give the bartender some time (just say the bar is backed up?) Next, the waiter spilled one of the espresso martinis (which tasted only of kahlua and baileys) on the table / us and didnt apologize or replace the drink. I rarely write reviews but this was truly one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Finally, none of the food was satisfactory. We ended up paying $65 each and left sober and hungry. read more

1 of a kind experience, you could only leave with a smile. Great service great food, a hidden gem for sure.

Amazing food in a wonderful atmosphere! waiter was so nice! Really enjoyed the whipped feta and hummus and warm pita!

Mazi was phenomenal! The menu is a perfectly balanced selection of dishes from across the Mediterranean. Of the 5 dishes we had, every single one was spectacular. The muhammara is an absolute must! The cocktails were exquisite, and the staff and service were top notch. Can't wait to come back! read more